Health at the Centre

Long before the ‘Charley Says’ campaign of the 1970s and ‘80s, another cartoon Charley was used to demystify the newly created NHS.

This 1993 profile of local dentist, Brian Harvey, shows how he splits his time between a local practice and an advisory role - while leaving ample time to socialise at the local rotary club.

Kathleen Byron - of Black Narcissus fame - stars in one of the most ambitious recruitment films ever made.

A sense of 1980s stylistic sheen filters through this sci-fi-tinged anti-smoking advert.

Imelda Staunton and Hugh Laurie as you've not quite seen them before: in a comedy training video for Britain’s National Blood Service.

Britain’s first Polio epidemic in 1947 demanded a coordinated response, and this film was a key part of readying postwar doctors for a new fight

A typical day at Burwood Park, a boarding school for deaf children, features in this film made by two of its pupils, Alan Loft and Michael Chawner

Amateur comedy film within a film, about the unforeseen risks of going to the cinema, including 3D films, ice creams, lions and spears!

This behind the scenes film captures the range of skills shown by the members of the local cine club whilst filming the Perils of Picturegoing

An award winning animation by John Daborn and team, who were part of an animation collective with grand ideas of rivalling Disney

Amateur film of the final day of play at the Walton-on-Thames Tennis Tournament 1934.

Freaky dog show, or world's worst pet owner competition? You decide.

The interwoven stories of four best friends who reunite in the UK, thirty-five years after training together as nurses during their teens in Ferozepur, Punjab.

A short animation that offers a window into the world of children’s palliative care.

A satirical take on the healthcare service announcements of the 1960s and 70s.

Panel discussion on Jackie Chan's 1985 action classic Police Story, with Chase Armitage, Sam Mak and Jadey Duffield.

Cynthia Rothrock, Richard Norton and Keith Cooke reunite three decades on from the groundbreaking martial arts classic.

Action Xtreme - the UK's leading action film studio - hosts this panel discussion with four leading women in action cinema - Soo Cole, Jo Rolison, Jadey Duffield and Ioanna Karavela.